# y2k (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover y2k. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Y2K Comeback: Why Retro UI Is Trending Again](https://palettevault.github.io/blog/y2k-renaissance/) _2026-07-27 · Palette Vault Blog_ Why are old patterns returning to UI? A breakdown of Y2K, retrofuturism, brutalism, and skeuomorphism in modern interface design. ## [OKLCH vs HSL: why your color scale looks uneven](https://palettevault.github.io/blog/oklch-vs-hsl/) _2026-07-26 · Palette Vault Blog_ HSL lightness does not match what the eye sees, which is why HSL scales go chalky in the middle and muddy at the end. What OKLCH fixes, and what it costs. ## [Going To University Is Still Cool](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/going-to-university-is-still-cool) _2026-03-15 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ The fashion industry exists to make money. It needs talent who have the grit, knowledge, and skills to contribute to the business side of fashion, not just the aesthetic side. ## [How Aimé Leon Dore Turned Queens Nostalgia Into One Of Menswear’s Most Coveted Brands](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/how-aime-leon-dore-turned-queens) _2026-03-07 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ ALD mixes streetwear energy with a more polished, luxury feel, creating pieces that feel both personal and aspirational. ## [11 Years, Countless Jobs, And One Startup, How I Finally Broke Into Fashion](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/11-years-countless-jobs-and-one-startup) _2026-02-28 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ From cleaning restaurants to managing call centers, from agency-side fashion work to launching my own startup, it took 11 years of hustle to land my first in-house fashion role. ## [Louis Vuitton’s Legendary Monogram Gets A 130-Year Makeover](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/louis-vuittons-legendary-monogram) _2026-01-02 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ The collection is expressed through three capsules: Monogram Origine, VVN, and Time Trunk and the collaborative Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Collection. ## [Samsøe Samsøe Is The Nordic Brand To Know](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/samse-samse-is-the-nordic-brand-to) _2026-01-02 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ They integrate recycled, organic, and responsibly sourced materials into collections and work to reduce environmental impact at multiple stages of production. ## [The Best Short Shorts For Men In the Philippines (2025 Edition)](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/the-best-short-shorts-for-men-in) _2025-07-13 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ From Boracay to Bonifacio High Street, these are the thigh-high essentials every Filipino man needs this summer. ## [8 Must-Have Pieces We're Packing For Euro Summer](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/8-must-have-pieces-were-packing-for) _2025-06-01 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ Here’s a roundup of what we would pack—if only we had the budget to match the Pinterest mood boards. ## [Why Is Gen Z So Obsessed With Y2K? Exploring The Fascination With Y2K Culture](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/why-is-gen-z-so-obsessed-with-y2k) _2025-02-15 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ The resurgence of the Y2K aesthetic, which draws on the late 1990s and early 2000s pop culture, has become a massive trend among Gen Z. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hSXH13S3rxt9) _2025-02-15 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Y2K Fashion For Men: A Bold Return To Early 2000s Style](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/y2k-fashion-for-men-a-bold-return) _2025-02-15 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ From baggy jeans to graphic tees and chunky sneakers, Y2K fashion blends practicality and style, drawing from the influence of hip-hop culture and pop icons like NSYNC and Usher. ## [8 Best Sneakers To Rock This February](https://uptownman.substack.com/p/8-best-sneakers-to-rock-this-february) _2025-02-04 · Jay Aquino · UPTOWNMAN - Men's Fashion Magazine Philippines_ Check out our top picks to elevate your Valentine's look and make the day even more memorable.